Pubic hair is natural and may protect your genital area by blocking bacteria and friction. Some methods of hair removal, like shaving and waxing, can lead to irritation or injury. Keeping your pubic area clean with water and mild soap is all you need for hygiene.
Although fine vellus hair is present in the area during childhood, pubic hair is considered to be the heavier, longer, coarser hair that develops during puberty as an effect of rising levels of hormones: androgens in males and estrogens in females.
Pubic area (pronounced /ˈpjuː.bɪk ˈɛə.ri.ə/) is the region of the human body located around the pubic bone, just above the genitals. In both sexes, it is covered by pubic hair after puberty.
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What Pubic Hair (And Its Removal) Has to Do With Better Sex
Some people like their pubic hair to look or feel well-groomed. Some others prefer to remove it all. Options to safely remove pubic hair at home include trimming, shaving, waxing, and hair removal ...